glove

Definition of glove in English English dictionary: To catch the ball in a baseball mitt
He gloved the line drive for the third out.; The ability to catch a hit ball
Frederico had a great glove, but he couldn't hit a curveball, so he never broke into the pros.; To put on a glove
Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger.; An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but allowing independent movement of the fingers
The champ laced on his gloves before the big bout.; {n} a cover for the hand and arm; {v} to cover wih gloves; is an input device that captures the shape and movements of your hand and fingers; Gloves are pieces of clothing which cover your hands and wrists and have individual sections for each finger. You wear gloves to keep your hands warm or dry or to protect them. a pair of white cotton gloves; A glove wired with "Biosensors" to detect hand and finger motions; To cover with, or as with, a glove; {f} put gloves on; provide with gloves; protective covering made of leather or canvas which is worn on the foil hand; The latter characteristic distinguishes the glove from the mitten; {i} protective covering for the hand (against cold, dirt, etc.); padded covering for the hand (worn in boxing and other sports); emphasis If you say that something fits like a glove, you are emphasizing that it fits exactly; gloves that are big and padded; worn for boxing; Protective equipment covering the fencer's weapon hand; gloves worn by fielders in baseball; handwear: covers the hand and wrist; A cover for the hand, or for the hand and wrist, with a separate sheath for each finger; located at the pivots on variable-geometry aircraft It is impossible to have one-piece pivotal aircraft because at zero sweep, the inner ends would overlap (the solution to this problem is a fixed inner wing called a glove); A boxing glove; hand in glove: see hand see also kid gloves. Covering for the hand with separate sections for the fingers and the thumb, usually extending over the wrist or part of the arm. Linen gloves were found in the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt. Medieval European nobles wore both fabric and leather gloves, often jeweled and embroidered. By the 14th century gloves were worn generally by upper-class men; but in the 16th century Catherine de Médicis, queen consort of Henry II of France, made gloves for women fashionable. Glovemaking became an industry in 1834 when the glove-cutting die was invented in France. Fabric gloves of antiquity were made of woven material, but modern fabric gloves are knitted of cotton, wool, or synthetic fibres; a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm; gauntlet
glove box: A small compartment with a door on the dashboard of a car, usually on passenger side, to store (and sometime lock) items
glove box: A plastic box or similar enclosure containing a controlled environment, with rubber gloves fastened around holes in the front of the box through which a person can manipulate things in the box without introducing outside contamination; an isolator
glove boxes: plural form of glove box
glove compartment: 1939 A compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard, that usually has a door and can be locked, intended to hold gloves, papers, etc
glove compartments: plural form of glove compartment
glove puppet: A type of puppet normally worn on the hand like a glove for it's correct operation
glove anesthesia: a mental disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist; "since no combination of nerves serve this area a glove anesthesia is clearly psychogenic in origin
glove box: A sealed enclosure in which all operations are carried out through long impervious gloves sealed to the box
glove box: A sealed, protectively lined compartment with ports to which gloves are attached for use in handling materials inside the compartment
glove box: glove compartment, special compartment in a vehicle which is used for storing small items; sealed box protectively lined having a viewing window and openings to which a pair of gloves are attached allowing radioactive or toxic materials to be handled safely
glove box: a device for providing an inert atmosphere in which to work with air-sensitive chemicals This application is contrary to the typical application of glove boxes, in which the device is used to handle dangerous samples or biohazards When used in this application, the exhaust air from the glove box should be vented through scrubbers or other treatment before being released into the regular exhaust system
glove compartment: The glove compartment in a car is a small cupboard or shelf below the front windscreen. A small storage container in the dashboard of an automobile. Also called glove box. 'glove box a small cupboard in a car in front of the passenger seat, where small things such as maps can be kept
glove compartment: compartment on the dashboard of a car
glove compartment: {i} special compartment in a vehicle which is used for storing small items
glove leather: leather suitable for making gloves
glove puppet: a puppet that you put over your hand American Equivalent: hand puppet
glove puppet: a puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand
glove puppet: {i} (Canada & Britain) hand puppet, cloth puppet with a hollow head that fits over the hand like a glove which the user operates using the fingers
Glover: someone connected with Yeovil Town Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc
Glover: An occupational surname for a person who was a glover
baseball glove: A protective mitt used when playing baseball
batting glove: Each of a pair of protective gloves worn by a batsman to prevent damage to the fingers and hands
boxing glove: A padded mitten, designed to protect the hand while punching, and worn in boxing
data glove: a glove containing sensors to detect movement of the hand and fingers, used to control a computer-generated virtual reality environment
evening glove: A ladies formal glove that extends beyond the elbow
fit like a glove: To be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size
This dress fits like a glove. How did you know my size?.
hand in glove: In very close cooperation
The vendors were working hand in glove with our people.
hand-in-glove: Closely cooperative
hand-in-glove: Alternative spelling of hand in glove
no glove, no love: Without a condom, there will be no sex
opera glove: evening glove
oven glove: a heatproof glove designed to carry hot oven trays
white glove test: An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards
Looking at the imprint his hand had left on the visible layer of dust, he realized his home would certainly not pass his mother's white glove test.
white-glove test: An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards
Looking at the imprint his hand had left on the visible layer of dust, he realized his home would certainly not pass his mother's white-glove test.
glover: {n} one who makes or sells gloves
A glove: gantlet
Glover: {i} family name; Crispin Glover (born 1964), United States television and movie actor best known for his role in "Back to the Future
Golden Glove Awards: a ceremony held every year in the US, at which prizes are given to the best baseball fielders in the Major Leagues
baseball glove: gloves worn by fielders in baseball
batting glove: a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat
be hand in glove with: be closely involved with
boxing glove: gloves that are big and padded; worn for boxing
boxing glove: Boxing gloves are big padded gloves worn for boxing. A heavily padded leather mitten worn for boxing
boxing glove: boxing mitt, padded leather mittens used in the sport of boxing
fit like a glove: fit perfectly, be the perfect size
fits him like a glove: perfect for him
fits like a glove: fits perfectly, perfect fit
gloved: having the hands covered with gloves
gloved: A gloved hand has a glove on it. wearing a glove
gloved: {s} wearing gloves; having the hands covered with gloves
gloved: wearing gloves
gloved: past of glove
glover: One whose trade it is to make or sell gloves
glover: A person who makes gloves
gloves: handwear: covers the hand and wrist
gloves: If you're looking to buy new motorcycle gloves you'll have your own check list of what is important, things to consider, waterproofing/water resistance, breathable, durability, abrasion, knuckle protectors, wrist fastening, padding and visor wipers!
gloves: (For racing) Any glove with thick material covering the palms (Leather is acceptable, thin nylon is not) Gloves may be fingerless, such as bicycling gloves, provided the palm of the hand is completely covered Wrist guards, such as those used with in-line skates, are an acceptable alternative to gloves
gloves: Gloves are a mandatory safety equipment for kart drivers They are needed to protect the hands in case the driver us ejected from the kart and slides over the ground Abresion resistant gloves are preferrable, even though this is usually not enforced The glove should fit tightly Karting gloves do not need to be fire resistant
gloving: present participle of glove
golf glove: a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golfclub
hand and glove: intimate, working together closely
hand in glove: in close cooperation; "they work hand in glove
hand in glove: in close cooperation; "they work hand in glove"
iron fist in a velvet glove: strength hidden by softness
iron hand in a velvet glove: strength hidden by softness
kid glove: a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)
kid glove: Tactfully and cautiously: had to handle the temperamental artist with kid gloves
kid glove: glove made from kidskin; delicate, gentle
kid-glove: showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"
mousquetaire glove: A woman's glove with a long, loosely fitting wrist
oven glove: oven mitt, protective glove used while cooking to prevent being burned
rubber glove: rubbery glove used for household and industrial sanitation purposes and in laboratory and medical situations
take up the glove: respond to a challenge for a duel
the job fits him like a glove: he is well-suited for the position, he'll do the job in the best manner possible
threw down the glove: he is in control, he must make the next move
throw down the glove: invite to a duel, challenge to a duel
velvet glove: hand coverings made of a silky material

glove

Turkish pronunciation

glʌv

Synonyms

gage, gauntlet, mitt, mitten, muff

Pronunciation

/ˈgləv/ /ˈɡlʌv/

Etymology

[ 'gl&v ] (noun.) before 12th century. From Old English glōf, from Proto-Germanic *galōfa(n), the second element deriving from Proto-Indo-European *lep- (“flat”).